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For those of you on the East Coast, you're headed to bed by the time the Grammys telecast ends. But for us West Coasters, it's only 8:30 P.M., and that's more than enough time for an entire night of partying. In fact, it was probably too much partying, because the most exclusive party of the evening also ended up being the one that the L.A. fire marshal had to hit up first (true story!). Warner Music's post-Grammy party at the famed Chateau Marmont on the Sunset Strip (sponsored by Spotify and Deleon Tequila) brought out Ed Sheeran, Charli XCX, Sheryl Crow, Courteney Cox, Icona Pop, Lily Allen, Hunter Hayes, and, yes, even the fire department. As Icona Pop's Aino Jawa described it, "People won’t forget what they did at this party. It’s like Vegas indoors!” But before they shut down the red carpet, we talked Grammy surprises, winners, and why some attendees felt "stupid." Charli XCX arrived with a three-month-old puppy (which later accompanied her into the Chateau Marmont, where she would be performing) and declared "Prince and his outfit" the best moment from the Grammy telecast. AnnaLynne McCord (in a gorgeous green BCBG Max Azria design) asked journalists on read more

Drake released a new track called "Days in the East," and many are speculating that it's about his on-again, off-again relationship with Rihanna. The two are reportedly back on—and they've been spotted in Europe together being couple-y and holding hands. So why is this song reportedly about Ri-Ri? A few clues: Drake samples background vocals from her song "Stay" and the lyrics include mentions of traveling in Europe, Chanel (one of Rihanna's favorites), and giving relationships a second chance ("Ain't the first time cause I've lost you before/Had to get it back"). But listen and decide for yourself. The language, as usual with a Drake track, is NSFW, so headphones in: For a more pop-y track, I suggest listening to Rita Ora's latest, "I Will Never Let You Down." It's an earworm, so proceed with caution—you might spend the rest of the day humming along. While we're on the pep-up-music beat, you must hear Icona Pop's new song "It's My Party." And, yes, it samples the classic original "It's My Party" but this time with more dubstep. Finally, I've been addicted all day to Janelle Monae's just-released cover of David Bowie's "Heroes." It's for a Pepsi campaign, but that doesn't read more

With their dance-like-you-just-don't-care brand of music, who could possibly plan a better New Year's Eve playlist than the women behind Icona Pop, Caroline Hjelt and Aino Jawo? Exactly. Which is why when I got the chance to meet up with the ladies, I had to ask for their tips on crafting the perfect get-the-party-started playlist. Aino: We think it's very important with music, so we always make sure to make playlists so people stay excited and in a nice mood. Caroline: You want to BE the party. You want to create the party. So a good playlist is everything. And their two favorite songs of the moment for getting a party started: Kurd Maverick's "Hell Yeah" "Grounded" With Style of Eye But if house music isn't your thing, Caroline and Aino told me you can't go wrong with those awesome nostalgic '80s and '90s songs that everyone will sing along to (think: "Party All the Time" by Eddie Murphy, etc.). Of course, the perfect pairing to good party music is a great cocktail recipe. The ladies recommended trying this recipe using Absolut Tune, a sparkling cocktail with a vodka twist that is now available nationwide: Cherry Blush 2 parts Absolut read more

We all need a little energy to get our day off to proverbial good start, right? Well, Icona Pop, bombastic Swedish duo and chronic zero-f@#ks-givers are here just for you. "All Night" is their latest smash, and it continues in a similar vein as their omnipresent, practically godlike hit "I Love It" and "Girlfriend." "All Night" is hooky right from the start, with its chanted verses and throbbing beats—I think that's Icona Pop's thing now BTW, but it works for me!—building to a euphoric chorus that can't help but make you smile. It's seriously like you and your friends thrashing around in a vat of pure cane sugar while wearing bathing suits. Weird imagery, I know, but (I don't care) I love it. "All Night" is from upcoming album This Is...Icona Pop, out September 24. And that's the Morning Jam for your toast, darlings. I cannot get enough of this! Can't wait to hear the album. What do y'all think of Icona Pop's latest? Photo by: Tom Hines read more

Is it me or is Swedish duo Icona Pop trying to dominate our summer playlists? As if "I Love It" blasting from every car stereo isn't enough. Pssh, I'm not complaining! Well, here's "Girlfriend," which borrows the "All I need in this life of sin/Is me and my girlfriend" hook originally by Tupac Shakur and made famous by none other than Beyonce and Jay-Z in 2003. It's all pretty straightforward four-to-the-floor clubland bliss, and it celebrates the power of female relationships. What's not to love? And that's the Morning Jam for your toast, darlings. What do y'all think of Icona Pop's "Girlfriend"? read more

Thank you, Sweden! If you constantly find yourself belting out to "I Love It" by Icona Pop, then you know what I'm talking about. And the girls behind the unique electro-house/punk/indie sound—Caroline Hjelt (with long red hair) and Aino Jawo (pronounced I-know) are just as cool and hip as one would expect. (They even finish one another's sentences, which can make it super hard to transcribe!) I caught up with the Swedish duo backstage after they performed on Tuesday night's Dancing With the Stars elimination show. Glamour: You guys have such a distinct look with the neon lips. How did that come about? Icona Pop: We were painted totally in neon for the first video we ever did. It was for our single, "Manners," in Sweden. It's fun to do. It's kind of a symbol for us because we met four years ago at a club, and since you see neon lights at clubs, we've been using it at shows. We have fun mixing it, and it’s just so beautiful. Glamour: Speaking of that neon makeup, it must take forever to wash your face! Icona Pop: It's actually quick. We don't use that much makeup [other than on the lips]. read more